Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 13 at 12:25PM EDT until September 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 9:25am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1225 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Gauges reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, Marion, Wareham, Fairhaven,
Acushnet, Freetown, Mattapoisett and Rochester.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Bristol, MA; Plymouth, MA
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov